No Fair-Weather Photographers Here, Get Out and Shoot!
No matter the weather—overcast skies, rain, freezing temperatures or a heatwave—the story of the day must be told. Join John Taggart, a seasoned photojournalist with experience covering natural disasters, riots, mass shootings, presidential elections to New Year’s Eve in Times Square and so much more.
This is not your typical street photography workshop. Participants will spend the day shooting a real-world assignment, honing their ability to capture overlooked details, and mastering the art of becoming an efficient yet creative visual storyteller.
The day begins at Contact Photo with a group session led by John, where he’ll share invaluable insights, techniques, and personal experiences from his career. Afterward, each participant will be given a unique assignment to go out and shoot. The next morning, John will provide an extensive live critique session, editing each student’s entire take in person over a projector, offering actionable feedback to help you grow.
This workshop is designed to challenge you to push past creative boundaries, take risks, and develop a distinctive photographic perspective. Whether you’re looking to step into the world of photojournalism or refine your storytelling skills, this hands-on experience will help you get there.
Locations and Schedule:
2-day workshop, Saturday and Sunday
Meet at Contact Photo (51 Porter Ave, Brooklyn).
Day 1, Saturday:
9 am to 12pm: Introductions and opening lecture lead by John Taggart at Contact Photo.
After opening presentation, students will set out to photograph.
Day 2, Sunday:
12 pm to 4 pm: Students will meet at Contact Photo for a guided editing session and critique with JTagg.
Meet the Instructor:
Participants will learn firsthand from John Taggart, a seasoned industry professional with over twenty years of experience shooting for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and wire services. He currently takes photo assignments for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many others. His work has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, including The New Yorker, Time, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, The Economist, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Globe & Mail, Nat Geo, Der Spiegel, and more. John has won numerous awards in photojournalism and is currently a member of the New York City Street Photography Collective. For more information, you can view his work and bio on his website at www.johntaggart.net.
What You Will Need:
Any device that can create a digital photographic image (sorry, no film for this workshop) and a laptop.
Tuition: $399 with a Maximum of 10 students.
Save $100 when you sign up before January 7th. Use Code “JTAGG2025”
Minimum 5 Students required to conduct the class.
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Dates and times subject to change. Contact Photo and NYC-SPC reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes. Students will receive a refund or credit towards future class.
Class Rescheduling: In the event of a necessary rescheduling, participants will be notified promptly, and information about the new dates will be provided. Participants will have the option to attend the rescheduled class or receive a refund or credit towards a future class.
Participant Withdrawal: If a participant needs to withdraw from the workshop for personal reasons, the following refund policy applies:
More than 30 days before the workshop begins: 100% refund.
Between 29 and 8 days before the workshop begins: 50% refund.
Within 7 days of the workshop: NO refund.